After days of speculation, Ferran Torres’ move to Paris Saint-Germain is nearly finalized. A preliminary agreement has been reached between the French giants and FC Barcelona, with the Spanish forward—fresh off his World Cup-winning goal in the final—set to arrive in France shortly.

The absence of Ferran Torres from Barcelona’s recent training sessions spoke volumes. His decision to skip practice this week signaled that talks with Paris were progressing smoothly. The two clubs have agreed on a €50 million transfer fee, with the 26-year-old inking a five-year contract with the Ligue 1 champions.

Torres’ status at Barcelona had become increasingly uncertain since the arrival of manager Hansi Flick in summer 2024. Once a promising signing for over €55 million in 2021, the forward found himself deployed as a false striker, backing up Poland’s Robert Lewandowski. His future looked bleak until his unforgettable World Cup triumph, where his decisive strike secured Spain’s victory over Argentina in the final.

A breakthrough in negotiations

Despite his contract running until 2027, Torres’ future had been shrouded in doubt following the World Cup. Barcelona had initially rebuffed Paris’ first offer of €40 million, including bonuses, on Monday. Yet the persistent rumors have now given way to a landmark deal, one of the most anticipated transfers of this transfer window.